Eddy Thorpe Reveals He Requested His WWE Release

Eddy Thorpe was part of the group of NXT stars who were released by WWE in May. According to the man himself, this was at his own request.

Responding to a fan on X/Twitter (who was commenting on the 34-year-old's recent political posts), Thorpe wrote: "I asked for my release from WWE so I could do something f*cking meaningful with my life".

Thorpe later added: "I set the goal to work there. I spent a decade working for it. I got it. And in my experience I came to the conclusion I didn't want to do it".

The former NXT star also pointed out what he perceived as unfairness, writing: "No. WWE wouldn't let me DJ for free in Vegas mania weekend. While other talent got to make money on their outside ventures".

Thorpe is currently in a relationship Dakota Kai, who was also released by WWE in May.

Real name Karl Fredericks, Thorpe is a product of the New Japan dojo system. He opted against re-signing with NJPW in 2022, having expressed frustration at being left out of that year's G1 Climax tournament.

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